How to Pronounce Felony

To pronounce "felony", say FEL-ony — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɛ.lə.ni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “felony”

"felony" has 2 syllables: fel-ony. It rhymes with melinae and delany, if that helps it stick.

What does felony mean?

noun

  1. A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

Words that rhyme with felony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melinaedelanydeloneyelenimelaniemelany

Related words

misdemeanortheftcontrabandsmugglingcrimeinfractioninfringementcriminal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "felony"?▾

"Felony" has 2 syllables: fel · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "felony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "felony" is /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/.

What does "felony" mean?▾

Felony: A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

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